Lab Director
Dr. Federica Bulgarelli (she/her)
I am an Assistant Professor in the departments of Psychology and Learning and Instruction at the University at Buffalo. I first became interested in language development and bilingualism when I took a Communication Science and Disorders course in college and was able to put names to the experiences I remembered from learning English after moving to the US in middle school. I received my Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University in 2018, and was a postdoc at Duke University prior to starting at UB.
Lab Manager
Marina Rabideau (she/her)
I am from the Rochester, NY area and graduated from SUNY Geneseo in May 2023 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Human Development! I enjoy doing anything artsy- especially drawing, painting, and photography. My ultimate goal is to get my PhD in Developmental Psychology!
Graduate Students
Marzie Samimifar
I am from Esfahan, Iran. I earned my M.A. in Linguistics, focusing on psycholinguistics and bilingualism. Currently, I’m a Ph.D. student at UB, on the way to learning and enjoying a new chapter of my life. I usually spend my free time painting, listening to music, and walking.
Research Assistants
Brianna Siem (she/her)
As of Spring 2024, I am a University at Buffalo alumni with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. I am originally from Brooklyn, New York, but moved to Buffalo for my bachelors. When I’m not working in the lab, I am reading, waitressing, or spending time with my family and friends! I will also be attending the University of Denver in 2025 for a Master of Social Work to eventually become a school social worker!
E. Wisdom Akinyele
I am a sophomore at the University at Buffalo studying Psychology B. S. on the Pre-Medical track. In my free time, I enjoy training in martial arts (specifically taekwondo), crocheting, and spending time with friends and family!
Evia Zhang
I am originally from Rochester, NY but my family moved to San Diego, CA a few years ago. I am majoring in Cognitive Science and my interests include design, playing the guitar, and reading.
Stephani Mejia
I am from Westchester, NY. I am a senior at UB majoring in Psychology and minoring in Counseling. In my free time I like to swim, paint, and spend time with my sisters/friends. In the future I would like to work in child psychology!
Loise Allen C. Pador (she/her)
I was born in the Philippines and moved to Watertown NY at the age of 5. I am majoring in psychology with a minor in counseling. In my free time, I enjoy shopping, hiking, and going to the beach with my friends. I also love seafood and anything pink!
Gabi Filipski
I am from Buffalo, NY and I am a 3rd year student at UB, majoring in Psychology, minoring in Criminology and Social Justice. In my free time, I work part-time at a restaurant in the city of Buffalo, go to the gym, and listen to music!
Alumni
Class of 2024
Amanda Rissman
Brianna Siem
Maddie Lehmann
Past Members
Mariza Khalaf
Ebony Ngo
Riley Godwin
Sanai Sudlow